Romance That's 'Out Of This World'

EXCERPT FROM DANCING WITH FATE

How long had he stood there? Should she risk using her magic to make him forget? One look at his face however, and all such thoughts flew from her mind. A strong jaw, firm mouth and eyes as blue and gentle as the Aegean Sea set her heart beating with unexpected desire. Golden hair, rivalling that of Apollo himself, touched his broad shoulders.

He was young. He wore an inar or tunic, fastened with a leather belt, and long truis clad his legs. Common soldiers' garb - but she was sure he was no soldier. He had the bearing of a chieftain or a nobleman and his brat, draped over one shoulder, was fringed and decorated in rich colours - the mark of someone of high standing and nobility. He was very tall, and slender, and there was a strength about him. He reminded her of a tree that would bend in a storm but not break. That was not all. His aura told her he was, indeed, no ordinary man. Never had she seen a mortal man so striking. Perhaps not as devastatingly handsome as some, but his face was oh, so pleasing to look upon. There was unique character there, something that set him apart from his fellow men. It went deeper than mere good looks. She felt she could gaze at him forever. She would have touched his mind with her own but at that moment he spoke, the rich timbre of his voice sending shivers through her soul.

REVIEWS

"Greek
Mythology has rarely been so much fun to read. Hywela Lyn builds an
excellent love story even with all the tongue twisting names that add
even more fun to the tale.

Such
a simple love story made great by the addition of the gods, muses, and
Fates with their twists to life. Even the fifth century had some truly
honorable men including Myrddin who refuses to give in to the feelings
he has for Cora until he finds his Gwendolyn. She was betrothed to him
by his family long ago. When she tells her with her own lips and
behavior, doting on Madog, he finally believes his quest was in vain.

Terpsichore/Cora
fell in lust at first site with Myrddin, loved him more for saving her
from the Ellylldan/Goblin fire. Seems her half brother Ares, the god of
war, is mad about something and attacks Myrddin. The spear of Ares is
not a good thing to have sticking out of your body!

I
know it sounds like sick humor but it's really a hoot when the Fates
play games with Terpsichore. Her man lays dying, she's as serious as
death, willing to give up anything to save his life and the Fates are
playing her for a sucker. This may be a fantasy but I've felt like I was
in that kind of situation once or twice or a hundred times myself! I
have to recommend this book highly. Not only because I like it so much
and it's excellent entertainment but I just can't take the chance that
the gods might get crazy if I don't"

Reviewer:Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio Rating - Five Hearts (Please note, despite what it says in the heading of this review, this is NOT an erotic romance!READ FULL REVIEW HERE

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"If
you haven't yet started to read the Song of Muses stories then I
suggest you start now with this one by Hywela Lyn. This is the first
time I've been able to read anything by this author, and I am very much
looking forward to reading more from her. Her flow of language pulled me
into the story from the very beginning and forced me to continue
reading until I had reached the end. Her description of the world of the
Greek gods was very well done and insightful. I enjoyed Terpsichore,
Muse of the Dance, immensely. Her independent spirit and sensuality is
just what a daughter of Zeus should be. I completely loved the plotting
of the story and the true task this Muse had before her. The action was
orchestrated with just enough description, the dialogue and description
vivid and captivating.

Review by Cindy K. Green

***

"Dancing
With Fate" is a simple love story, made very intriguing with magical
characters. Hywela Lyn wrote a beautiful and touching story of undying
love and characters that are prepared to give everything, even their
souls, for the other's life. Myrddin and Terpsichore were both very
strong characters, each willing to give their all to what they believed
in. For me, Greek mythology can be a bit hard to read. I do not know
much about it, so it can be hard to follow. However, Ms. Lyn did such a
fantastic job of describing each character that I never knew I could
enjoy Greek myths quite so much. I wholeheartedly recommend this book,
filled with vivid landscapes, Greek myths, and some of the strongest
characters I have read in a while."

"Hywela
Lyn has packed enough adventure into Dancing with Fate to rival a full
length novel. I am a huge fan of stories of Camelot and the famed King
Arthur and Merlin so I was especially intrigued by the connection
between those tales and this book. What a fascinating and creative take
on the origins of Merlin we find in Dancing with Fate.

The
love story of Terpsichore and Myrddin is quite touching. Especially in
light of the obstacles in their path that include a past betrothal, an
angry god, a legend yet to occur, and goblin fire. As if this wasn?t
enough, we have the addition of the tricky Fates who can twist anything
around, which makes it rather difficult for Terpsichore to strike a
particular bargain she so desperately needs.

Hywela
Lyn's addition to the Song of the Muses series is a wonderful fantasy
to read when you have the urge to pass some time with a good book. I
have not read anything else by this author, but I enjoyed Dancing with
Fate enough that I am considering adding more works by the author to my
collection. "

"When
the Muse of Dance, Terpsichore comesacross handsome and enthralling,
Myrddin be prepared to witness a love story unlike any other. A well
written, refreshing and truly imaginative read, Hywela Lyn kept me
turning the pages in "Dancing With Fate!"~Sky Purington, Author of Fate's Monolith

***"Hywela
Lyn is a skillful storyteller. I'm impressed by not only how her
descriptions are rich, vibrant, and flowing, but how she weaves the
qualities of courage, honor and loyalty into the question of how much a
woman-mortal or not-will sacrifice to save the life of the man she
loves. By the time you finish this book, you'll never look at the legend
of Merlin, or the phrase 'dancing with fate' the same way again!"~Miss Mae, Author of the best selling "See NoEvil, My Pretty Lady"

***

Love, Love, Love it!By Cat KaulbackDancing
With Fate is sooo about love. A fantastic ending to boot! The story
took me far from my daily routine, my familiar sights and sounds, and my
expectations. Wow! Where do I start - at the beginning - middle - or
end; they are all my favorite places. As is stated about the content: it
is "out of this world" in a realm inhabited by Mythological characters
that seem to sit beside me. The main figure is likable and lovable, as
is her beau. Throughout, while being challenged off and on, I was hoping
they could stay together. I can't give away too much here, so I'm off
to purchase the other books by Hywela Lyn - a very lovely and talented
author, indeed! Worlds of thanks to you, Hywela...from Cat Kaulback,
Kinsman, OH (visit www.dreamhorseguesthouse.com)

***

5.0 out of 5 starsI absolutely LOVED
this story!!

By
Roland- Published on
Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

As I began reading "Dancing with Fate", it was as if I had
walked into an inn at some remote village of the ancient Britons. Grabbing a
flagon of ale I proceeded to the fireplace of the common room where a bard was
busily tuning a harp. It was a woman, Hywela Lyn by name.

"You have come
a long way traveler," she said. "Would you hear a tale?"

"I would hear a
tale of love," I replied.

"With love there is pain, are you sure?" I nod
in the affirmative.

Lyn begins to play as she tells the story of
Terpsichore and Myrddin, a goddess of Olympus and a man of the Celts, who is
much more than he first appears. Lyn keeps spinning the words from the harp,
giving life to her characters and their setting, gripping the listener so they
cannot look away, waiting in anticipation to see what will happen next. "It must
have a happy ending," you think, "it must." Does it? I will not tell you. Go to
the inn and hear the bard for yourself. This is one of those stories you have
not heard yet, and one you will not soon forget.

Dancing with Fate is a delightful mixture of Greek myth and
Welsh legends. A fantasy romance it is, true enough, yet it captures and
enchants a reader into believing semblance of truth, for whence came the oral
legend of Merlin (myrddin), and when might such have first captured the
imagination of listeners?

Who can resist a Greek Goddess whom possesses
power to enchant with help of a lyre and who dances in a captivating manner? No
one it seems is safe from her charming engagements, but will Myrddin succumb to
Terpischore and will he survive dangers that await him? Ah well, that you will
have to find out for yourself by buying this lovely tale of myth, legend and
romance.